Athletico's coach, Martín Varini, minimized the goal at 27 seconds, but turned on the alert for the number of goals suffered. Hurricane won the Belgrano 2–1 and reached 11 goals in 10 games under the command of Uruguayan coach.
" This is our 10th game, and the first time it happens (a goal suffered in the beginning). We are very aware that there is much to work with, that we have to lower the number of goals suffered. We have to work hard," said the post-game press conference.
In the 10 games with Martín Varini, Athletico has six wins, two draws and two losses. Despite the concern with the defense, the technician pointed out positive points:
" We are making a lot of goals and coming very well until the last third. We're filling in the area. Christian's an expert. We have players who cross, the Esquivel is not the first time it does this (assistances)," he said.
"The team feels comfortable, has these characteristics and has to continue to take advantage. About the ball standing, I know that Athletico hasn't had that much effectiveness in the ball standing. It's something you work, you have to make a lot of money," he concluded.
Next games
The return will be next Thursday (22), at 7pm, at Mario Kempes Stadium in Córdoba. Hurricane has the advantage of the draw, while losing by a goal leads to the penalty.
The classified takes Racing (from Argentina) or Huachipato (from Chile) in the quarterfinals. On the way, Argentine victory by 2 to 0 – See the South American keying.
Before Sula, however, Athletico plays for Brasileirão. Eighth placed, the club receives the Youth (13o), at 6:30 on Sunday (18), in Baixada, for the 23rd round.
The Athletic, therefore, returns to the field before the Youth:
- 18/08, Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Youth (home)
- 22/08 Thursday, 19h: Belgrano (outside)
- 26/08, Monday, 9:00 p.m. Vasco (outside)
- 29/08, Thursday: quarter finals of the Brazilian Cup
- 01/09, Sunday, 16h: Palm trees (home)
- 12/09, to be defined: quarter final of the Brazilian Cup
